Field Services Blade Technician

Description

• Employ safe work practices to use chemicals and glass fibers to complete composite structure repair.
• Driving safely to work sites with trailer in tow
• Maintain company tooling and equipment.
• Work a 40+ hour work week and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime. Work schedules may vary during the peak work periods.
• Utilize power tools to perform delicate grinding work on composite structures.
• Perform inspections and repairs on wind turbine blades and associated equipment.
• Climb wind turbine towers daily, wearing all required safety equipment, and utilize rope access techniques to inspect, maintain, and repair wind turbine blades.
• Learn and use software systems to manage work reporting and other company business.
• Complete required reporting on repair work, inspections, etc.

Requirements

• SPRAT, IRATA, or equivalent rope access certification and/or 3+ years of fiberglass experience
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Weight must not exceed 120 kg (265 lbs.) excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance, and work suspended from two rope systems and/or platforms at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).
• Understand electrical and mechanical functions of a wind turbine generator and associated equipment to safely perform lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) duties.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time.
• One (1) year technical experience (mechanical, electrical, composite repair, etc.) and/or technical education.
• Ability to rappel from a wind turbine.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance